Brightmeds vs Hims
Hims is cheaper to start ($22 vs $191 per month, lowest published plans). Hims scores higher overall (8.3 vs 5.1).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: Hims
Hims scores 8.3/10 against 5.1 for Brightmeds, ahead on price, price transparency, clinical care and access. Brightmeds can still be the better fit: it is best for men who want labs and the doctor visit inside one monthly testosterone price.
Side by side
| Brightmeds | Hims | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $191/mo (monthly, 'starts at') | $22/mo (paid upfront in full; plan length not stated) |
| Our score | 5.1/10 | 8.3/10 |
| Treatments | Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene) | Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Premature ejaculation (PE), Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene) |
| Medication in price | Included | Included |
| Drugs dispensed | Not stated | FDA-approved + compounded |
| Labs | Included: lab tests and the doctor consultation, per its TRT page | Not stated |
| Membership | None, per its homepage ('No Membership fees') | None shown on the ED, hair loss or PE pages; testosterone plans need a $49 membership at checkout, billing period not given |
| Insurance | Not stated | No insurance required |
| States | Not confirmed: no state list found on its own site (2026-10-31) | All 50 states, per its own site (2026-10-31) |
| Cancellation | Full refund if you do not qualify; other terms not stated | Cancel at least 48 hours before the next order date; no refund guaranteed once the pharmacy processes an order |
| FDA warning letters | None found (October 31, 2026) | Letter on record |
| Trustpilot | No profile we could quote | 2.9/5 (9,684 reviews) |
| Best for | Men who want labs and the doctor visit inside one monthly testosterone price. | Men who want a large, well-known program with FDA-approved generics and discreet delivery. |
| Prices checked | 2026-10-31 | 2026-10-31 |
Price by treatment
The lowest all-in plan each publishes for the treatments both offer, with the page we read it on.
| Treatment | Brightmeds | Hims |
|---|---|---|
| Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene) | $191/mo (monthly, 'starts at') source, 2026-10-31 | No all-in price published |
Brightmeds: a closer look
Testosterone therapy from $191 a month with lab tests and the doctor consultation included. We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 31, 2026 and found no letter naming Brightmeds.
In its favour
- Labs and the doctor consultation in the monthly price
- No membership fee, per its homepage
- Injection, oral capsule or cream
To weigh
- Its own pages show conflicting prices ($191 a month and $75 a week)
- Multi-month plans rise $100 after the first payment, per its homepage (read October 26, 2026)
- States served not published
Hims: a closer look
The biggest brand: generic sildenafil from $22 a month and finasteride from $22, plus many compounded mints and sprays. The FDA has sent Hims a warning letter: FDA sent Hims & Hers a warning letter on September 9, 2025 about claims for compounded semaglutide (GLP-1 weight loss), not its ED or hair loss products.
In its favour
- FDA-approved generics for ED and hair loss from about $22 a month
- Free discreet shipping and no separate visit fee
- Names its dispensing pharmacies
To weigh
- Headline prices are paid upfront, plan length not shown
- Many featured products are compounded, not FDA-approved
- Pending FTC lawsuit over billing, cancellation and health data (allegations)
Which should you choose?
Choose Brightmeds
Best for men who want labs and the doctor visit inside one monthly testosterone price. Its lowest all-in plan is $191/mo (monthly, 'starts at').
Check Brightmeds's priceChoose Hims
Best for men who want a large, well-known program with FDA-approved generics and discreet delivery. Its lowest all-in plan is $22/mo (paid upfront in full; plan length not stated).
Check Hims's priceBrightmeds vs Hims: questions people ask
Is Brightmeds or Hims cheaper?
Hims starts lower at $22 per month versus $191 at Brightmeds, comparing each program's lowest all-in plan.
Which is better, Brightmeds or Hims?
On our published score Brightmeds rates 5.1 and Hims rates 8.3. Brightmeds is best for men who want labs and the doctor visit inside one monthly testosterone price; Hims is best for men who want a large, well-known program with FDA-approved generics and discreet delivery.
Do Brightmeds and Hims offer the same treatments?
Brightmeds: Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene). Hims: Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Premature ejaculation (PE), Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene).
Does either include the medication in the price?
Brightmeds: included. Hims: included.
Men's Health Watchdog is for information only and is not medical advice. Sildenafil, tadalafil, finasteride, oral minoxidil and testosterone are prescription drugs (testosterone is a federally controlled substance); talk to a licensed clinician about whether one is right for you and at what dose. Partner links may earn us a commission; our score never depends on it. Compare other programs.